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Hillsborough Park

off A61 Penistone Road, Sheffield, S6 4HD

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Overview

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Parkside Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 247cm (width) x 496cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 121cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access and uneven surfaces.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located throughout the car park.
    • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Access Point (Middlewood Road)

  • This access point is located off Middlewood Road.
  • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
  • The access point is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access.
  • There are double manual gates.
  • The gates are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 264cm.
  • The gates have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.

Outdoor Spaces

  • The following is available in this area: a playground with play equipment, a grassed play area, a sports court and parkland.
  • Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac.
  • There are footpaths throughout.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: throughout the park (slight and steep gradients).
  • There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The paths have uneven surfaces.
  • Playground View
    • There is a fenced play area with an access point over 100cm wide.
    • There are no firm and even routes over 150cm wide around the play equipment.
    • The play equipment is not within easy reach for a range of users.
    • The following play experiences are available: swinging, sliding, climbing and balancing.

Changing Places (Transfer Both Sides)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located on the west side of the park.
    • The Changing Places toilet is not in addition to other toilet facilities.
    • There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
    • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has slight ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • A RADAR key is required for access to this facility.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 107cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
    • The dimensions of the facility are 433cm (width) x 301cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
  • Toilet Details View
    • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however they are obstructed.
    • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 92cm.
    • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 86cm.
    • There is a lever flush on the right transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
  • Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
    • The changing bench is wall mounted and height adjustable.
    • The length of the changing bench is 185cm.
    • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
  • Shower Details View
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are push.
    • There is no shower seat.
  • Other Facilities View
    • There is a height adjustable wash basin.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 89cm from the floor.
    • A wide paper roll dispenser is available.
    • The height of the wide paper roll dispenser is 89cm.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 95cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The facility has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 94cm and 129cm from the floor.
    • A privacy screen is available.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.